Former UMass defenseman Justin Braun played first NHL game Friday night for San Jose

Staff file photo by Justin Braun is in his first pro season with the San Jose Sharks organization.

Justin Braun, who recorded 31 points at defense for UMass hockey last year, finished even on the plus-minus chart on Friday night while playing his first pre-season game for the San Jose Sharks.

The Sharks lost 5-4 to Anaheim, but out shot the Ducks 44-22.

Braun also played nearly six minutes on the power play. He was back in action Saturday night as the Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes were playing two games with split squads - one game in Phoenix (Braun was there) and one in San Jose. Former UMass forwards Cory Quirk and James Marcou were playing in the game at San Jose.